List of Latin Baby Names Meanings

Cecilia

(sə-SEE-lee-ə/sə-SEEL-yə)

Meaning & History. Latinate feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius, which was derived from Latin caecus "blind". Saint Cecilia was a semi-legendary 2nd- or 3rd-century martyr who was sentenced to die because she refused to worship the Roman gods.

Meaning: Blinded Origin: English, Finnish, Italian, Latin, Spanish

Cees

(KAY:S)

Kees (pronounced like Case) is a masculine given name common in the Netherlands, originally derived from the name Cornelis. An alternate spelling is Cees.

Meaning: Horn Origin: Dutch, Latin

Celestine

(SEL-əs-teen)

The name Celestine is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Celestine is: This French name is based on the Latin 'caelestis' meaning 'heavenly'. Five popes have been named 'Celestine', two of whom were canonized.

Meaning: Sublime Origin: Latin

Celine

(say-LEEN)

French Meaning: The name Celine is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Celine is: Latin 'caelum' meaning sky or heaven. Also aor Selena.

Meaning: Sublime Origin: Latin

Celso

(SEL-so)

Celso [cel-so] as a boys' name is of Italian and Latin origin, and the meaning of Celso is "high, lofty". As in "Gloria in Excelsis Deo". Also a part of words for sky, like "ciel" (French) and "coelum" (Latin).

Meaning: Exalted one Origin: Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish

Cesare

(che-SAH-re)

Italian Meaning: The name Cesare is an Italian baby name. In Italian the meaning of the name Cesare is: Long haired.

Meaning: Head full of hair Origin: Italian, Latin

Cezary

(tse-ZAH-ri)

Cezary, the Polish version of the given name Caesar, may refer to: Cezary Balicki (born 1958), Polish bridge player.

Meaning: Head full of hair Origin: Latin, Polish

Chambers

(CHAMB-ərs)

The surname Chambers was an occupational name for a servant in the bedroom of a nobleman. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the Old French word "chambre" which means room, and refers to someone of the title chamberlain, which later came to signify a more administrative office in noble households.

Meaning: Maintaining chambers Origin: English, Latin

Chevalier

(sheh-vah-LYEH)

Chevalier Name Meaning. French: from Old French chevalier 'knight' (literally 'horseman', 'rider', from Late Latin caballarius, a derivative of caballus 'horse'). In the Middle Ages only men of comparative wealth were able to afford the upkeep of a riding horse.

Meaning: A member of the nobility Origin: French, Latin

Chevy

(SHEH-vee)

The name Chevy is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Chevy is: Horseman; knight. An abbreviation of Chevalier. Actor-comedian Chevy Chase.

Meaning: A member of the nobility Origin: French, Latin